Chapter 432

Yet here, this was precisely the starting point opened by the Ciyuan Commerce Society for its members to begin their expeditions.

All the small worlds owned by the Ciyuan Commerce Society are linked together through this cluster of light within the hall.

After submitting the corresponding proof, members may proceed to their chosen small world for exploration.

It was rather like the dungeon instance of Chen Ping's previous life's game.

After exploring, if these alien races find anything valuable, they can directly trade it with the Ciyuan Commerce Society inside the hall.

"Because you have not yet passed the Supreme Member examination, you are temporarily unable to appear inside the hall."

"I will open a dedicated passage for you, to allow your entry and exit from the small world."

The Fire King extended his hand and pressed against the crystal curtain wall; immediately, flames coalesced into a vortex, carving out a passage on the wall.

Those outside showed no reaction whatsoever—clearly, they could not see what lay within.

"Chen Ping, your probationary examination is to obtain five magic energy cores of different attributes within Small World #327."

"The examination period is ten years; you will be officially confirmed as soon as you complete it within that time."

The Fire King explained the rules to Chen Ping.

As one of the seat holders overseeing the small worlds of the Ciyuan Commerce Society, this minor adjustment was nothing to him.

"Thank you for your assistance; I will strive to complete the examination as soon as possible."

"Hah, young man, remember that haste makes waste. You're still young, with limitless potential—safety is the top priority."

The Fire King patted Chen Ping on the shoulder; due to height differences, the gesture looked somewhat comical.

So he simply bent down.

"Max and Saros both hold you in high regard—I hope you won't let me down."

"I've fixed this spot for you; apart from me, only you may enter."

"Feel free to use it."

After speaking, the Fire King laughed heartily, then transformed into a cloud of flame and vanished from the room.

Aside from a faint lingering heat in the air, Chen Ping found no trace whatsoever of the Fire King's former presence.

This was the power of a Demigod.

His mastery of power had reached a level incomprehensible to mortals.

Chen Ping steadied his emotions, did not enter the Flame Tunnel directly, but instead stood before the crystal curtain wall and observed.

He watched every figure entering and exiting the hall, searching for any sign of human presence.

As a race that had only slowly risen over the past millennium since the Great Catastrophe, humans mostly remained on the defensive.

Yet some humans were assigned the specific task of venturing into these sites of opportunity to seek fortune.

The treasures or supplies they acquired could be traded or brought back to the Human Alliance.

As one of the sources for rewarding members of the Human Alliance, or for cultivating its powerful warriors.

Of the Human Alliance's Ten Superstars, more than half were dedicated to precisely such endeavors.

Since they bore the title of Superstar, they naturally bore the corresponding responsibilities.

Chen Ping held a fairly positive impression of Superstars—the Caesar he met at the auction, though somewhat arrogant.

But when Chen Ping was in danger, he truly dared to act against Saros.

Though humans certainly had their corrupt elements, they would never lack true heroes who cared deeply for their race's future.

Chen Ping had never dreamed of becoming a hero, but that did not prevent him from holding heroes in reverence.

If he could encounter a Superstar here, that person would undoubtedly be the ideal person to notify.

As fellow humans, there was no prohibition against speaking of the Wan Zu Trial restrictions.

Yet after watching for several hours, Chen Ping saw not a single human figure.

Instead, he spotted members of the Great Elf and Shengling races multiple times.

He also noticed that the cluster of light at the hall's core was divided into three zones.

The weakest, those below the Extraordinary Stage, typically operated in legion mode.

Those above the Extraordinary Stage but below the Saint Stage usually formed small teams.

As for Saint Stage, Chen Ping had seen only one in all this time—he entered alone.

Occasionally, he saw nomadic races like the Void Blade, entire tribes arriving together to explore.

They were clearly hired; before entering, they completed part of their transaction settlements.

After watching for so long without seeing a single human, Chen Ping could only shake his head and leave.

Humans were still far too rare in matters involving the myriad worlds and myriad races.

He ceased his observation and turned toward the Flame Tunnel.

He had not yet passed the examination; even if he spotted humans, he could not approach them.

The Fire King said the examination required obtaining five magic energy cores of different attributes in Small World #327.

Magic energy cores were substances formed in environments rich with elemental energy.

They were highly sought after by all professions, as they were excellent materials for crafting equipment.

The task was neither easy nor difficult—yet to the Fire King's eyes, it still posed a challenge for Chen Ping.

But the #327 world the Fire King had opened was specially selected—it was a newly subdued small world.

Few knew of it, so few entered, making accidents less likely.

Chen Ping stepped into the Flame Tunnel and immediately felt himself pulled by a powerful force.

In an instant, he stood before a vast landmass, with several space gates surrounding it in all directions.

Carefully counting, there were exactly seventeen—each radiating abundant spatial energy.

When Chen Ping focused on a space gate, corresponding information appeared in his mind.

【#327 Small World: a world born from a deity, saturated with magical power, suspected to be a manifestation of a god's dream】

【Entry Restrictions:】

Below Extraordinary Stage: maximum 8,000 per team;

Extraordinary Lord: maximum 1,000 per team;

Extraordinary (including Saint Stage): maximum 10 per squad】

【Gate 01, Fire Realm, explored 38/100】

【Gate 02, Collapse Realm, explored 12/100】

……

When Chen Ping saw that a single team could include up to eight thousand, his eyes lit up.

This meant he could bring his Jiuzhou Legion here in rotation for training!

For humans, it was nearly impossible to participate in the Ciyuan Baodian—but he could use it to train his troops!

Under such conditions, he was confident he could raise the ranks of all Jiuzhou Legion members.

Currently, aside from his Lord and a few key generals, the rest of his soldiers were of average rank.

If he could elevate their ranks, the Jiuzhou Legion would undergo a complete transformation!

Moreover, this #327 world might very well produce Pure Spirit Jade!

Because from the space gates he'd seen, at least half were environments rich in yang energy.

Perhaps here, he could finally realize the final vision for the Shenzhou World.

"A promising start!"

Chen Ping turned and walked back into the Flame Tunnel; the tunnel carried him away, vanishing from the landmass.

At that exact moment, a highly alluring woman stepped out of a space gate and her eyes brightened upon seeing the Flame Tunnel.

"This Flame Tunnel carries the Fire King's aura…"

"Who was that back view?"

The woman licked her red lips, revealing an expression of keen interest.

247: By a twist of fate, the connection between Superstar Caesar and Chen Ping

The passage the Fire King opened for Chen Ping was a dedicated direct route.

It could not lead to any other region besides #327 Small World.

The Flame Tunnel was bound to Chen Ping's aura; no one else could enter.

The alluring woman watched the Flame Tunnel vanish completely, then activated the bracelet on her wrist and returned to the Ciyuan Baodian.

She walked with a seductive gait along the corridor, causing many passing alien races to involuntarily swallow.